
Suzanne Knight
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Toronto, Ontario
Future Of Work Leader | AI Driven Success | Innovation & Transformation Expert
- Videos
- Expertise
- Women's Leadership
- Women Of Influence
- Business Growth
- Personal Growth
- Resilience & Change
- Innovation & Creativity
- Influence & Negotiation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Peak Performance
SUZANNE KNIGHT BIOGRAPHY
Suzanne Knight, MBA, MA, is an award-winning expert, keynote, and TEDx speaker, renowned for injecting humour, storytelling, and practical advice on topics including leading and navigating transformational change, the future of work, and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and the metaverse.
With a distinguished career as a global consultant and corporate executive, Suzanne Knight has guided over 50 companies in 14 countries to anticipate and adapt to change so they can thrive, rather than just survive. As an instructor at York University’s Schulich ExecEd business school, Suzanne Knight has been imparting knowledge on change management, leadership, and communicating for impact for over a decade.
Her inspiring TEDx talk, “How to Juggle 10 Balls at the Same Time,” leveraged her corporate transformation experience to help women, parents, and anyone struggling with their schedule embrace agility to be happier, achieve balance, and flourish as an individual or family.
In 2023, a social impact organization that uses AI and human connection to help professional women avoid or navigate career interruptions. Her goal is to solve for pay and gender equality, one woman at a time. In her corporate life, Suzanne Knight was an Executive Advisor for Canada’s Women in Retail program and developed the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy for North and Latin America for a Consumer Goods company.
Before embarking on her portfolio career, Suzanne Knight held significant executive leadership roles: Vice President of Transformational Services, overseeing a portfolio affecting over 100,000 employees, Head of Organizational Effectiveness and Change at Philip Morris International (Canada), Deputy Head of Deloitte’s Transformational Change consulting practice, and leader of the Modernizing Services portfolio for the Ontario government.
Suzanne Knight holds an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and an MBA in Finance and Strategy. Her contributions and impact have been widely recognized, with accolades such as being named on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders List (under age 40) and Digital Media Zone’s 2023 Women of the Year.
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Suzanne Knight Topic Presentations
Never Waste A Good Crisis: in Times of Change, Embrace the Opportunity for Transformation
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
Change management. We are beyond the time of stability. External forces, including the economy, environment, population growth and movement, and political forces are in constant motion. Problems that used to be simple, or maybe complicated, are now complex or chaotic. Accept the chaos. Lean into it. Use it as the opportunity to transform not just for what is needed now, but build the muscle to anticipate and adapt. This includes recognizing stakeholder profiles: who are champions versus resistors and how should they be engaged? What is constructive versus destructive resistance? How can teams and organizations become resilient to adapt to challenges as they arise? Suzanne shows how to future-proof your organization by leading through complexity, stabilizing chaos, and calming the waters.
Unblock Your Team: Embrace New Ways of Leading to Drive Clarity, Value, and Employee Engagement
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
Leadership. Think back over the past few months and answer the following questions about your team or organization. Did they ever lack clarity or alignment on priorities, spending time on the wrong things? Have a hard time making decisions? Lack urgency when it mattered Work in silos rather than ‘as one’? Not prioritize what mattered to their customers? Suzanne has worked with leadership teams around the world and will share her lessons learned, success factors, and tangible guidance on how to: create a compelling vision that others will follow, build psychological safety (and why that is important), align people around shared priorities, unblock issues without judgment, and build an owner/outcome mindset with customers at the core.
Micro-innovations: the Next Big Thing Could Be Small
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
Innovation. Opportunities for innovation are everywhere, in every industry, from every department of an organization, and at all levels of seniority. Learn how to make innovation a part of your organization’s DNA and empower every team member, not just your incubators and “creatives”, to be innovative. Gain inspiration from case studies where innovation came from unexpected places and people. Some examples are funny, others are surprising, and all are inspiring. Learn how to build the environment for creativity and new ideas to thrive.
The Next Big Thing: Retail Trends and Technologies That are Reshaping How Customers Shop
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
Future of Retail. How are companies like Walmart, Amazon, Sephora, Warby Parker, IKEA, and Chipotle reshaping the face of retail? While each has its own niche, what they have in common is they are each playing to win. How are retailers leveraging technology like augmented reality, robotics, and generative AI? What can we learn from established companies and new entrants in the market, as well as lessons from other industries like transportation and hospitality, to gain that competitive edge? Suzanne will share curated case studies of fascinating, and sometimes surprising, trends and technologies that are reshaping how customers shop.
Transformation and Agility: Unlocking Organizational Potential
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Do not get caught up in jargon like “Lean,” “Agile,” or “Kanban.” Business agility isn’t just for technology teams—it’s a game-changer for organizations across all industries. New ways of working empower companies to deliver products and services faster, more efficiently, and with greater alignment to customer needs.
But how can traditionally hierarchical, slow-moving organizations break out of silos to achieve these results? Suzanne brings real-world insights from her “in the trenches” experience leading organizational transformations.
In this keynote, she shares actionable strategies to:
- Streamline operations and improve efficiency without adding complexity.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and engagement for better results.
- Create a culture of adaptability that thrives in uncertainty.
Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with practical tools to rethink how they work, lead, and learn—unlocking value creation for their organizations and themselves. Whether your goal is better customer satisfaction, employee engagement, or overall business performance, Suzanne’s expertise will deliver the roadmap you need to move forward.
Suzanne Knight Speaking Testimonials
I’ve seen Suzanne in action a couple of times, across a range of transformational topics and events. Each time she brings a strong enthusiasm for change, and a keen eye for practicality and usefulness in her recommendations.
Hannah Yardley
The speaker’s speech delivery was very clear and well prepared. The speaker participated in the rehearsal the day before the conference to avoid any potential errors, and communicated with a panel to discuss the panel session. The presentation materials were submitted on time and contained useful insights & info based on her expertise, together with adequate visual aid to help the audience’s understanding. The speaker’s interview was also very precisely written, providing sources for more background information.
Ashley Park
We invited Suzanne Knight as a keynote for one of our VIP client events. She was funny, engaging and her tips, real stories and education woven throughout her keynote, left our clients feeling like work, life, balance was possible and left excited to put her insights to work. A few of my clients even booked her for their own events following this. We can’t wait to work with her again!
ERIN BRECKBILL
Thank you very much for your participation in our event. Your presentation and discussions were most insightful throughout the entire program. Also, we are receiving rave reviews on your speech regarding how retail industry should adapt to AI technology. It was an honor to meet you in person, and we hope to invite you again in another lucrative opportunities in future.
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible contribution to TEDxEtobicoke. Your journey and story have not only inspired everyone in the audience but have also empowered them to take action and strive for greatness in their own lives.
On behalf of the entire Alumni Engagement team, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your contribution to CONNECT ’24, our annual Alumni Forum. Your discussion and insights were incredibly informative, engaging, and elevated the event. We appreciate the time and effort you put into preparing for the panel and for sharing your knowledge with us. Your expertise and perspectives on how to navigate in a dynamic world were invaluable. The feedback we received from attendees highlighted the immense value they gained from your session. Your contribution had a significant impact on the overall success of the event. Thank you again for your participation and...
I’ve seen Suzanne in action a couple of times, across a range of transformational topics and events. Each time she brings a strong enthusiasm for change, and a keen eye for practicality and usefulness in her recommendations.
Hannah Yardley
The speaker’s speech delivery was very clear and well prepared. The speaker participated in the rehearsal the day before the conference to avoid any potential errors, and communicated with a panel to discuss the panel session. The presentation materials were submitted on time and contained useful insights & info based on her expertise, together with adequate visual aid to help the audience’s understanding. The speaker’s interview was also very precisely written, providing sources for more background information.
Ashley Park
We invited Suzanne Knight as a keynote for one of our VIP client events. She was funny, engaging and her tips, real stories and education woven throughout her keynote, left our clients feeling like work, life, balance was possible and left excited to put her insights to work. A few of my clients even booked her for their own events following this. We can’t wait to work with her again!
ERIN BRECKBILL
Thank you very much for your participation in our event. Your presentation and discussions were most insightful throughout the entire program. Also, we are receiving rave reviews on your speech regarding how retail industry should adapt to AI technology. It was an honor to meet you in person, and we hope to invite you again in another lucrative opportunities in future.
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible contribution to TEDxEtobicoke. Your journey and story have not only inspired everyone in the audience but have also empowered them to take action and strive for greatness in their own lives.
On behalf of the entire Alumni Engagement team, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your contribution to CONNECT ’24, our annual Alumni Forum. Your discussion and insights were incredibly informative, engaging, and elevated the event. We appreciate the time and effort you put into preparing for the panel and for sharing your knowledge with us. Your expertise and perspectives on how to navigate in a dynamic world were invaluable. The feedback we received from attendees highlighted the immense value they gained from your session. Your contribution had a significant impact on the overall success of the event. Thank you again for your participation and...
I’ve seen Suzanne in action a couple of times, across a range of transformational topics and events. Each time she brings a strong enthusiasm for change, and a keen eye for practicality and usefulness in her recommendations.
Hannah Yardley
Suzanne Knight Speaker Topic Ideas
- Change Management
- Communication
- Employee Management
- Leadership
- Peak Performance
- Personal Growth
- Resilience & Adversity
- Teamwork
- Women's Leadership
- Business Growth
- Business Management
- Business Technology
- All Staff Meeting
- Annual General Meetings
- Career Development
- Celebrity
- Certified Speakers
- Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)
- Department Meeting
- Endorsement & Product Launch
- Change Management
- Communication
- Employee Management
- Leadership
- Peak Performance
- Personal Growth
- Resilience & Adversity
- Teamwork
- Women's Leadership
- Business Growth
- Business Management
- Business Technology
- All Staff Meeting
- Annual General Meetings
- Career Development
- Celebrity
- Certified Speakers
- Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)
- Department Meeting
- Endorsement & Product Launch
Suzanne Knight Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Suzanne Knight Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.
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